Multidisciplinary speakers

Whilst certain 20th century agronomic precepts tend to conceive nature as a free and unlimited service provider, whilst winegrowers still too often view biodiversity as an obstacle to economic development, the diverse profiles of the speakers open up new perspectives and offer a fresh overview to reflect well beyond the limits of land registers.

Open dialogue

Bilingual in French and English, Vineyards & Biodiversity is open to all wine professionals, no matter what their “(agri)cultural” background might be. The conference is not only aimed at those who already have an environmental certification, but includes everyone who wishes to move forward to a biodiversity-based, resilient, economically viable viticulture in times of dramatic biodiversity decline and climate change. The diversity of the speakers and topics allows to open up exchanges, break down boundaries, engage constructive discussions and to create a virtuous dynamic in which biodiversity becomes a collective goal and not merely an individual mission.

A committed conference

For each participant a tree will be planted in collaboration with a local association.

We say no to goodies which often end up in the trash bin shortly after being handed out…

The caterer who will delight us will use mostly eco-responsible tableware.

In support of independent bookshops, Vineyard & Biodiversity supports the bookshop L’Orange Bleue, inviting them to open a pop-up library at the Palais des Papes for the two days of the conference. Numerous books on biodiversity – both French and international – will be available for consultation and purchase on site.